Influencer Indy Clinton warns fans about never using controversial form of contraception: ‘It doesn’t work’

Indy Clinton has warned her fans against using breastfeeding as a form of contraception, saying it led to the birth of her latest child Soul.

Breastfeeding has previously been green lit as a form of contraceptive by experts because the body can stop ovulating during regular feedings. 

However, the influencer, 27, told listeners on Tuesday during her podcast Sleep Deprived that it didn’t work for her and her husband Ben Azar, who share three kids.

‘After Bambi, we obviously didn’t [use contraception] so that’s how we had Soul,’ Indy explained, referencing her eldest daughter, one, and youngest, six months.

‘Don’t use breastfeeding as a contraception method. That doesn’t work. Soul is the living truth of that.’ 

Breastfeeding can stop ovulation by preventing the ovary from releasing an egg, which must occur in order to fall pregnant.

Studies suggest the new mother must be breastfeeding at least every four hours during the day and every six hours at night for it to work.

They must also not be having periods and their baby must be under six months old.

However, other experts have urged against relying on the controversial method as the sole method of contraception.

Tim Bracewell-Milnes, a consultant gynaecologist at the Lister Fertility Clinic in London, told MailOnline last year it may not be as effective as some believe.

‘Breastfeeding will prevent a lot of women from having regular cycles and ovulating and they will therefore struggle to conceive,’ Mr Bracewell-Milnes said.

The influencer told listeners on Tuesday during her podcast Sleep Deprived that the controversial method didn’t work for her and her husband Ben Azar, who share three kids – Navy, three, Bambi, one, Soul, six months (all pictured)

‘However, spontaneous cycles often resume. It is therefore very important to use contraception while breastfeeding, such as the mini-pill,’ he added.

‘This will have no impact on the production of breast milk but will stop you from getting pregnant.’

While women can fall pregnant within just three weeks of giving birth, health chiefs recommend waiting at least 18 months to ensure the body has time to recover.

Indy and Ben share children Navy, three, Bambi, one, and Soul, six months.